About
What to expect
This event is about Dutch history painters and their work through time.
Names include Pieter Lastman, Rembrandt, Gerard van Honthorst and Caesar van Everdingen from the 17th century, and Nicolaes and Jan-Willem Pieneman from the 19th century.
- Bible stories, myths and history scenes
- They required high technical skill
- Painters were called 'pictor doctus'
- The Dutch Republic had less demand for them
FAQ
What is the event about?
It is about Dutch history painters through time.
Pieter Lastman, Rembrandt, Gerard van Honthorst and Caesar van Everdingen are named from the 17th century.
Nicolaes and Jan-Willem Pieneman are named from the 19th century.
The description also notes that history paintings were large and required high technical skill.
Who organizes the event?
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer is the organizer.
Getting there
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL
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